MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1, 2 or 1 HEAVY
State of Louisiana
About this Job
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Section 51 Unit 72851/50594828/MEO12H/02-06-26-AS**Weekly Statewide Travel Required***
At DOTD, our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.About This Position:
The purpose of this position is to operate a variety of heavy equipment for the purposes of road/bridge construction and maintenance. This position is located in Section 51 of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to Highway Foreman 2. The incumbent must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties with minimal supervision and able to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise.
While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Services laws, rules and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives.Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:
http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside_LaDOTD/Divisions/Mgmt_Finance/HR/Pages/Career_Center.aspx Minimum Qualifications
No experience or training is required.
Job Specification
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The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
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Job Duties:
Performs bridge construction, bridge fender repair, and bridge repair Statewide which includes working at extreme heights, in/or around water, possible hazardous materials, and nighttime operations or call out for emergencies. Performs a wide variety of tasks such as cutting trees by possibly using man lifts, loading and unloading materials such as creosote timbers, concrete banders, and large culverts and/or equipment, flagging traffic, operating power and/or hand tools, etc. May perform incidental repair and construction tasks such as installation of guardrail, fencing, pipe, catch basins, and drainage structures. May train and/or assist in training lower-level operators or laborers.
Prior to equipment operations, conducts routine visual/physical safety inspection of equipment, reports problems to supervisor/appropriate personnel and/or takes necessary corrective action whenever possible. Performs minor repairs, services, preventative maintenance, and cleans equipment in accordance with operator’s manual and manufacture’s recommendations to keep equipment operating efficiently and safely. Prepares any necessary paperwork (e.g., mileage, oi/gas usage, etc.) as directed.
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The incumbent may be required to possess the following specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as maintain the following licensing:
Will need working knowledge of PDAs, light computer work
- May require work involving nighttime operations or call outs for emergencies that occur outside of normal work hours
- Lifting: a maximum of 50 pounds will be required, due to servicing equipment, removing debris from roadway, and other routine maintenance work being performed. Manual lifting of more than 50 pounds requires assistance from others.
Position Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment
Career Progression: This position may be filled as a as Mobile Equipment Operator 1, 2 or 1--Heavy depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s).
Compensation: Below is the starting hourly rate and premium pay amount for each level.- Mobile Equipment Operator 1 - Starting salary is $16.06/hourly plus an additional $2.00 for every hour worked (A valid Class “D” Chauffeur’s License is required before start date)
- Mobile Equipment Operator 2- Starting salary is $17.18/hourly plus an additional $2.00 for every hour worked(A valid Class "A" CDL required before start date)
- Mobile Equipment Operator 1--Heavy- Starting salary is $21.05/hourly plus an additional $2.00 for every hour worked(A valid Class "A" CDL required before start date)
Work Location: The duty station of this position will be determined by the locale of the incumbent; however, the position may require frequent travel and overnight stays in neighboring parishes.
How To Apply:No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
* Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy contact:
David Moak
Transportation Operations Manager
985-515-1605
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type.
Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available: https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_rehabilitation.asp